So I mentioned that I am evaluating a TRX suspension system, by Fitness Anywhere, via a 12-week fitness program. Today was Day 50.
I was happy to note that the 24 KG kettlebell is now my standard Turkish Getup weight — I did 4 TGU’s, 2 per side with this kettlebell and, while I can always improve my form, I did not feel as though I was going to drop the kettlebell and crush my skull at any point during the exercises. This is a definite gain!
I was also happy to note that my 3×5 ladders of kettlebell cleans with the 32 KG kettlebell felt very solid. And so I followed these cleans with 10 minutes of swings with the 32 KG kettlebell, 10 swings per set, on the minute. I am still not up to pressing with this weight — I suspect that will take time.
After kettlebells, I immediately moved into the start of week 8 of the TRX FORCE program. As far as TRX goes, this week will be essentially a repeat of week 7. But though the workouts are the same, remember that in week 7 we saw a drastic ramp-up in required performance, and so week 8 I think is more about cementing the gains started in week 7.
That is not to say week 8 is a breeze — especially since I am doing a kettlebell workout immediately prior to the TRX. In fact, after finishing the TRX workout I sat down (collapsed) onto the yoga mat I use beneath my TRX space to help protect the floor and, after recovery, I got up and found a puddle beneath me. It wasn’t blood, but just sweat. Still, the kettlebell/TRX combo I am doing does seem to put one through the wringer.
